Key Specs of Vespa VXL 150

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Vespa VXL 150 Highlights

Vespas are known to be the funkiest in the premium scooter segment. For 2019, the 150cc range has been updated with new colours and features. The SXL 150 and VXL 150 feature a new smartphone connectivity option for added practicality. Using the Vespa Connectivity app, users can access their scooter’s details, service history and last-parked location. In case of emergencies, riders can also use the Panic Alert feature to reach out to the pre-set emergency contact with the current location. The new colours include Matt Rosso Dragon, Matt Yellow and Azzuro Provenza with machine cut alloy wheels. The Vespa SXL 150 costs Rs 97,276 while the VXL 150 is priced at Rs 91,140 (both prices ex-showroom Pune).

Powering the 2019 Vespa 150 range is a 154.8cc single-cylinder air-cooled motor that’s good for 10.06PS at 6750rpm and 10.9Nm at 5000rpm. Paired with a CVT gearbox, the scooter comes to a halt using a 220mm front disc brake and a 140mm drum. The brakes are fitted to 11-inch front and 10-inch rear alloy wheels. They are shod with 110-section front and 120-section rear tubeless tyres. Suspension duties are handled by a bottom link coil spring up front and a hydraulic shock absorber at the rear. The fuel tank capacity has also been increased by 1 litre, and now stands at 8 litres.

The Vespa SXL and VXL 150 do not have any direct competitors in their segment apart from the Aprilia SR 150 range. Piaggio also officially launched the entry-level Vespa Notte 125 at a price of Rs 68,829 (ex-showroom Pune). The brand will be launching new colour variants of the 125cc range in October.

Vespa VXL 150 Expert Review

Overview

Piaggio India has rolled out its new scooter known as Vespa VXL, which is available in two variant particularly: Vespa VXL 150 and Vespa 125. Vespa VXL comes receives a lot of cosmetic updates along with 150cc and a 125cc engine that add some shine to these retro-styled scooters. Both of these gets a round headlamp with chrome bezel finishing. Furthermore, both features a grab rail and leather seat that adds a premium touch and make them look appealing. Besides this, both are equipped with revised taillight, newly designed indicators, alloy wheels, wide tyres etc. The VXL 125 is powered by a 125cc engine while the VXL 150 gets its power from a 150cc engine. Both the scooters are designed on Monocoque Full - Steel Body.

Design and Features

Vespa VXL 125 and 150 sports a disc-shaped headlamp, stylish front-end, steel grab rail, 5-spoke alloys wheels, revised taillight and turn indicators and switchgear. Both the vehicles are crafted on a Monocoque Full - Steel Body and has a body dimension of 1770 mm in length, 690 mm in width and 1140 mm in height. A wheelbase of 1290 mm ensures the stability while riding.

All these characteristics not only enhance the style of these retro style scooters but also makes the ride comfortable and handy. Both of these features wide tubeless tyres. The instrument console of the scooters comprises of a digital trip meter, odometer, clock, fuel gauge, LED indicators lights, low fuel warning lights, low battery indicators and an analogue speedometer.

Braking and Handling

The Vespa VXL 150 and 125 features an 110-70/11 as its front tyre and a 120-70/10 as its rear tyre that are further mounted to 5-spoke alloy wheels. It has a broader tubeless tyres that offer a good grip on the roads. The braking duties are carried out by 200 mm Ventilated disc brake at the front and 140 mm drum brakes at the rear, which works very well in enormous approach. The suspension system of the scooters is consists of Aircraft derived single side arm with an anti-dive characteristics at the front and dual effect hydraulic shock absorber at the rear. Both the suspensions are good enough to bring smooth riding experience.

Safety and Features

Both the Vespa VXL 125 and 150 comes furnished with a safety pack that offer an optimum comfort, safe and hassle free. Both the scooters receive disc brakes at the front along with drum brakes at the rear that gives good stopping power to the vehicle. Both the variants rides on wide tubeless tyres which prevent air leakage in the case of a puncture and reduce the chance of any mishaps. These scooters feature Aircraft derived single side arm with anti-dive characteristics as front suspension and dual effect hydraulic shock absorbers as the rear suspension that offer a smooth and hassle-free ride.